PRTF - Cook

Harboroaks; Pontotoc (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Pontotoc, Mississippi is seeking a Food Service professional to implement menus and coordinate food preparation. Responsibility includes cooking and cleaning, overseeing staff, and maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, culinary training, and two years of food service experience. Certification in food safety is required. Candidate will work in compliance with health regulations and ensure kitchen effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience in food service role.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment and work areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Compliance with safety standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Training in culinary field

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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